Clinical Trial Accounting Manager
Supports a university Clinical Trial Accounting-related area or program. Manages financial operations & / or analysis in support of area / unit's mission & in coordination with other offices within the Cancer Center and Northwestern University's Medical Affiliates, such as Sponsored Research, Northwestern Memorial HealthCare Corporation, etc. Reviews a portfolio of multiple schools / depts' financial operations comprised of work that involves some complex problems & / or decisions.
Specific Responsibilities :
- Participates in determination of including fiscal resource allocation of appropriated, discretionary, endowment & / or gift revenues.
- Prepares analysis & reports.
- Provides account management for Clinical Trials.
- Assists with budget projects.
- Updates budget estimates & provides commitment tracking support for all financial activity.
- Approves funds reallocation within budget as necessary & appropriate.
Analysis, Statements & Reporting :
Creates daily, monthly, annual, & / or project end analysis & reports regarding area / unit, grants & / or awards, accounts, funds, payroll, expense & / or revenue allocation, customer service activity, etc.Performs financial account reconciliations, statement analysis, and transaction research.Provides support for annual audit workpapers and quarterly financial statement workpapers.Maintains, and updates financial models and analysis.Transactions :
Reviews; ensures approval based on alternatives regarding practice & policy; analyzes and classifies transactions in accordance with established chart or coding of accounts; creates new accounts; prepares, processes, reconciles & provides receipts (as appropriate) for transactions.Processes transfer & / or appropriation charges & may balance & / or close accounts.Troubleshoots problems; performs vendor / account research as needed; obtains additional information from or provides instruction & guidance for customers / vendors; corrects or escalates.Reviews status of related university accounts, transactions and processes; troubleshoots issues as needed.Grants & / or Awards :
Works with Dept & / or Research Administrator regarding financial grants management issues. Industry-Sponsored Clinical Trials.Provides data for grant proposals; submits proposalsDevelops & / or administers budgets; coordinates IRB / IACUC, OSR / ASRSP transactions, & / or effort reporting.Interacts with faculty, staff & / or funders to build relationships, transfer knowledge, & / or advise on research policies & procedures.Monitors commitments and expenditures to ensure compliance with granting agency guidelines.Verifies accurate setup of sponsored project accounts.Administration :
Identifies sources for data & information to be used & completes special financial projects such as (enter in explanation of special projects) : This involves analysis of ad hoc reports.Performs general office support activitiesMiscellaneous :
Performed other dutiesMinimum Qualifications : (Education, experience, and any other certifications or clearances)
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field; OR 2 years financial administration work experience; OR equivalent combination of education and experience where similar knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired.2 years of financial, budgeting & / or preparing account reconciliations or financial statements along with financial analysis experience.Minimum Competencies : (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)
Intermediate Knowledge of Excel.Preferred Qualifications : (Education and experience)
Clinical Trials Experience